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Volume 81 Number 29 Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma 74701 Friday, July 20.2001

Sweetheart SOSU's newest Inside Review star? Southeastern Page 4 Page 6 NCAA elects President First Vice Chair

Glen D. Johnson takes the reigns of the Lone Star Conference

Durant - Dr. Glen D. Johnson, presi­ Vice Chair of the Executive Committee for Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence dent of Southeastern Oklahoma State the upcoming academic year and will as­ and the Jasmine Mo ran Children's Mu­ University, was elected First Vice sume the position of Chair for the 2002- seum in Seminole, Okla. He is also a Chair of the NCAA Lone Star Confer­ 03 academic year. member of the American Council of ence by the Council of Presidents at "I look forward to working ctosel) w uh Education's Commission on Govern­ their biannual meeting in the members of the Lone Star Conference mental Affairs. Southeastern (Oklahoma Dallas June 21. The Lone Star Con­ as we continue to uphold the high stan­ State.University joined the Lone Star ference Council of Presidents is the dards of intercollegiate athletics, scholar­ Conference in 1996, bringing the LSC governing body for the NCAA confer­ ship and competitive sports that has been to 15 members representing three slates: ence and is comprised of the chief ex­ the tradition of this conference." said Oklahoma. Texas and New Mexico. ecutive officer of each member insti­ Johnson. Other positions filled at the meeting July 23- Band Concert with tution. President Johnson is also Chairman of were Chair, Dr. James Hind man. The Council of Presidents has the the Council of Presidents Legislative Com­ Angelo Stale University; Second Vice lemonade and cookies, 7p.m., power to review, revise, initiate, deter­ mittee. Chairman of the Oklahoma Small Chair. Dr. Keith McFarland, n mine and repeal any legislation, policy Business Development Center Advisory A&M University - Commerce; and Front Lawn or activity pertaining to the Confer­ Board, serves on the Board of Directors Third Vice Chair. Dr. Larry Williams. ence. Johnson will serve as the First of the Oklahoma Heritage Association, the Northeastern Stale University. July 24- Chorale Union Con­ cert, 8p.m., Recital Hall FEATURE Paper Airplane contest, lla.n^ to 1p.m., Cafeteria BSecretary Canda Estes y by morning, Taekwondo mom by night Newsriting I Student were married for over twent) years. Throughout her time it takes to complete the cleaning. July 27- Last Day of Class Do you enjoy childhood, she doesn't remember her parents arguing Bells enjoys spending time with her family. She is sleeping in on the or disagreeing. She believes her parents taught her great weekends, or proud of her five children, ranging from age 15 to 21 values and morals. Their famih always attended years, and is always delighted to talk about her two standing in the yard church, and she is grateful that she has these ethical August 13- Fall Preview, year old grandson. When asked her greatest accom­ with your friends principles, which she has been able lo pass on to her plishment, she was quick to respond. "My children.'' and family waiting own children. Freshmen Orientation Later on she expressed that she would like to add some­ anxiously for the All ol these many interests help Bell lo have a good thing to her greatest accomplishments. She placed first ice cream man to time and make her happy. II you are ever in the com­ come by? How in forms and first in sparring in 1998 at the Taekwondo munications office on ihe second floor of the line Arts August 14- General Enroll­ World Championships. about packing up a Building, stop in and say hello. She will help you in Another of Bell's hobbies is riding her motorcycle. lunch and driving an\ way that she can. and I'm sure she would love to ment She has a Honda Nighthawk that she enjoys riding for until you come to a talk lo you about her famih ami friends place you think now. However, before she takes a big motorcycle trip looks like a good or goes to a motorcycle rally, she would like to own a August 15- First Day of Class place for a picnic Harley Davidson. then stopping and Bell also enjoys photography. She has worked as having lunch? Or the campus photographer here at Southeastern Okla­ August 27- Lady Savage maybe you enjoy photographing your family and homa Slate University and has also been the photogra­ friends. These are some of the ways that Dana Bell. pher for "The Southeastern." When answering the Volleyball, 7 p.m. secretary for the Department of Communications and question of a personal goal, she would like to o\\ n her Theatre, spends her free time. own photography studio. She takes pleasure in photo­ During the week. Bell is very busy. She not only graphing her family and friends, and those are her la- works as the secretary, but she also cleans the First vorite pictures. She also would like to travel one day United Bank in Durant and the University Medical and take scenic pictures of Germany and Alaska Group Building. She leaves her campus office at 5 Bell's dream vacation would be a trip to Europe, bill 7 sne What's going on: p.m and only an hour later she has to be at her other - doesn't want to sightsee the ordinary featured at- jobs ready to work again. At times, she doesn't get tractions Europe has to offer. She would like to travel Dana Bell has a never-ending job of home until 11 p.m. has been known to be at work as al°ng the backroads and see how the people live. keeping the Comm/Thtr Dept. running late as 1 a.m. depending on the amount of work and Be" sPoke of her parents. Bill and Helen Bell, who The Master Plan of The Campus of A Thousand Magnolias.

By Burney Anoatubby Newswriting I Student Hallman said. The plant also wants to make our learn­ analysis of the major campus issues that have been iden­ The section names some of the new areas of campus ing experience as pleasant as possible, and as cost effi­ tified. and renames some of the old. What is the master plan? As I walked into the of­ cient as possible. The Physical Plant has a total of Section 3: Master plan policies, principles, and pro­ Section 7: Parking. It is expected that iwo parking fice of Fred Hallman, director of the Physical Plant. thirty-five employees who work very hard in order to cedures. This section covers seven different policies lots will be completed by September complete with this was the question on my mind, the walls of keep our university in the best shape as possible. "The and three design principles. The last part of this sec- curbs and gutters. All parking lois will be redesigned Hallman's office are covered with many different plant still needs improvement, but we are making a lot tion contains project review procedures in order to en­ to provide an opportunity lo control access. plans. Some were plans of new buildings, streets, of progress," Hallman said. sure the development and construction to the highest Section 8: Development of the campus entrances .mo1 and new landscape projects. The campus master plan is a big step, which addresses standards. edges. University. First Street, and Seventh Street will Hallman, who is a very busy man, willingly shared all critical issues the university faces on a physical Section 4: Architectural harmony of the campus: all be redesigned. plenty of information on what the Physical Plant does standpoint. The document contains sixteen sections. preserving the past while designing for the future. This Section 9: Landscape design and improvements. for our campus. The plant itself is in charge of op­ Section 1: Master planning within the university section has many great looking computer simulated There will be a tree planting master plan. erations and maintenance of all the physical aspects context. This section contains the university mission photos of the new campus. Section 10 and I I have not been released at this time. of our campus. The first goal of the plant is to sup­ statement and many objectives that are the foundations Section 5: Land use and development sites. Only Section 12: Auxiliary Services: This section will port the mission statement of the university. The plant for long range planning. two future building sites have been identified on the address all of the issues of campus housing, food also wants to rebuild the campus back to a respect­ Section 2: The Campus of A Thousand Magnolias. site plan. Others will be identified as the master plan able level. This is a two-part section, which covers a summary of develops. "Without a campus we will not have a university," the development of the campus. The second part is an Section 6: Pedestrian and vehicle traffic circulation. See Plan, page 3 2 THE SOUTHEASTERN FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2001 art, Campus Crime Capers don't censor it The University Police Department in cooperation with the Department of Criminal Justice will be offering a new program beginning this upcoming fall semester The program will be a "CSO" program, or more specifically Campus Safety Officers. It will be geared for anyj criminal justice majors and/or minors. The CSO participants will be able to attain much needed credit hours, as wel as being offered numerous programs and real world experience. CSO participants will be exposed to mock fatalit) accidents, mock crime scenes, as well as receiving instruction from the FBI, ATF. OSBI. etc. CSO participants will also assist the University Police Department in working sporting events, assisting in student safety programs, and numerous other day to day campus police functions. If you are interested in learning more abou this new and innovative program, please stop by the campus police department to pick up a brochure and applications The campus police department desires to assist all students pursuing a career in law enforcement with an opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge prior to graduating. It is our hope that regional law enforcement agencies wi seek our CSO participants out. when they have job openings. Remember to stop by the Campus Police Department for an application today!

(U-WIRE) FORT COLLINS, Colo. - There's when they see or hear something that was something to be said for people who stick to their linked to an unfortunate and tragic moment in principles. But it's an entirely different game when the past - remember and appreciate the art, we ask others to stick to our principles, too. anyway, or become fixated on the horrible Case in point: Recently, famed conductor Daniel things done with the work. I prefer to remem­ Barenboim and the Berlin Staskapelle were giving ber and enjoy. See, Wagner isn't the man who a concert as part of a prestigious music festival in spread evil and hatred all over Europe in the Israel (the Israel Festival, actually ... such a clever middle of the last century. That was a differ­ Your University Police Department has worked several recent car burglaries, as well as auto vandalisms. Please take name). One of the pieces he was supposed to con­ ent man. Hitler's to blame for that. extra measures to ensure that your vehicle and its contents are secured before you go to class, work, or check into the duct was to be from Richard Wagner's opera, "Die Hey, Hitler also really enjoyed painting, so dorm for the night. Walkuere." shouldn't we ban all public displays of oil Do not leave any valuables setting in the front seat of your vehicle, as that could give the criminal the motivation" However, before the concert, many people com­ paintings? Eliminate all attempts to grow he/she needs to choose your vehicle. The campus police department recommends that you lock all valuables in the plained, saying that this piece would offend Holo­ handlebar moustaches? Refuse to allow people trunk, thus making it more difficult for you to become the victim of a burglary. caust survivors. The piece was removed by concert to wear khaki? (Hitler did wear khaki, you You can assist our department by watching out for your fellow students by reporting any suspicious person in the- organizers as a result of the complaints. The reason? know.) parking lots to the campus police department at 745-2727. You can remain completely anonymous. The campus The piece was one of Adolf Hitler's favorites. Is it I'm never going to try to argue that a person police department is mor than willing to check out any suspicious persons or behavior. me, or is that perhaps a bit much in the way of trying doesn't have the right to be offended by some­ not to offend anyone? Actually, it's outright censor­ thing that he or she see, hears, smells, touches, ship, isn't it? tastes, or whatever. But that person does not See, I think that attaching Hitler to Wagner and have the right to prevent me from having that subsequently banning all public performances of sensation. Nor does that individual have the his work is a bit silly. Yes, the music of Wagner was power to control my response to the stimulus. Off used in the past for silly things and was liked and That's not how it works. the Mark appreciated by silly people. But the music is still Yeah. Wagner's music has come to symbol­ amazing. Is it better to continue to connect the Nazis ize some evil intents and actions due to its with it, or to return the music to the public realm? nationalistic feel and the way in which it was I think the latter is the best thing to do. Why get favored by a bunch of idiots in silly outfits. stuck on the negative? That's what some of us are But it's still very beautiful and those who wish trying to do here in the United States, at least. to hear his work should have every right to. off the mark by Mark Parisi The other evening, while watching fireworks at And those that don't should have every right Coors Field in Denver. I was surprised to hear to not listen, as well. www.offthemark.com ATLANTC FEATURE ©1996 MARK RARISI [email protected] "Dixie" played as one of the patriotic, "Hey we That's how freedom works - free to do or should love our country" songs that folks were not to do as one chooses. There's a happy listening to as they celebrated our nation's birthday ending (or so I think) to the story of this one by blowing stuff up. I can vividly remember people particular censorship story. At the end of the telling me that "Dixie" was one of those tunes that concert, Barenboim asked the audience if was forever linked with slavery, and that it would they wanted to hear the Wagner piece. The never be played without someone being offended. crowd did, and responded with loud cheers. I guess the folks at Coors Field risked it, anyway. while a few folks groaned and booed. The And not one person has complained to the news group played the work, responding to at­ media, the Rockies, or anyone else, as far as I know. tempted censorship in the best way that they Good for us, America. We seem to be moving on. knew how. Seems the censors lost this battle. I imagine that people can do one of two things Where will they turn up next?

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4 THE SOUTHEASTERN FRIDAY, JULY 20. 200 Get ready for wrestling steers and\Community Band Season Finale The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Band will present its final concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. on July 23 in the Student Union Ballroom on the SOSU campus. bucking bulls Under the direction of David Christy, the Community Band will perform "Americans We March." by Henry Fillmore: "Southwest Saga." by Robert Sheldon: "Blue Bells of Scotland." arranged by Arthur Pryor: "A Rhapsody of Reruns." arranged by Paul Jennings: "Three Ayres From Gloucester." by Hugh M. Stewart: "Selections from "My Fair Lady.'", arranged by John Moss: and "Gallant Men." by John Cacavas. Get your cowboy huts und boots ready because the annual "Blue Bells of Scotland" will feature trombone soloist. David C. Gregg. Durant High School Director of Bands; and "Three Ayres From Gloucester" Caddo Round-Up Rodeo is on its way. The rodeo is set to take will be conducted by student conductor Tamyra Bishop, instrumental music education major from Durant. place on Friday August 3 and Saturday August 4 starting at 8:30 The fifty member band is comprised of university students, townspeople, area band directors, and outstanding high school musicians from throughout p.m. nightly. the Texoma region. Rodeo tans will be entertained by Mike Hall and the Rowdy Free refreshments will be furnished by the SOSU Office o\ Student Life, Amy Chapman. Coordinator. There will be no admission charge for the Country Band beginning at 7:30 both nights. A parade will make concert. its way through the streets of Caddo on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. There will be cash prizes and trophies awarded to the winners and line-up is at 9:00 a.m. at Caddo High School. To follow the Saturday morning parade, the rodeo will be A -1 .A naming a 2001 Caddo Rodeo Queen and two Pioneer Awards. "The pioneer awards go to those responsible for founding the Round-Up Club. They have made it possible for us to carry on and this is our opportunity to honor them and show our appreciation." Stanley Hopkins. Caddo Round-Up Clup Fun Review President said. Eight events make up the rodeo including: Bareback Riding. Saddle-Bronc Riding. Bullriding. Steer Wrestling. Calf Roping. "Sweethearts"filters romantic Team Roping. Lady's Breakaway, and Barrel Racing. Books open July 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for rough stock and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for timed events. To enter in any of the events, you comedy through media lens can call 903-873-6692. Flying C Rodeo Company will be providing the stock and producing the rodeo. fiddle to a new and improved Kiki. "We feel like we've got the best rodeo in the county," Hopkins By Emilia Hwang You can see the schmaltzy outcome of the movie in contrived said. " There will be an excess of $2,000 added back for the Daily Bruin shots of Eddie and Kiki. enjoying a genuine chemistry that Eddie cowboys and cowgirls. The grounds are in excellent condition and Gwen so obviously lacked. and the members have worked hard to get ready for the events." The predictability of the story enables the film to draw attention Among the members are Co-Vice Presidents, Tony Argo and (U-WIRE) LOS ANGELES - Flashback to a gawk} and overweight away from trite love cliches, focusing it on the colorful characters Jimmy Hicks, and Secretary/Treasurer, Cindy Birdsong. Julia Roberts. Don't worry, it's just Hollywood's pretty woman donning and clever humor. Advance tickets can be bought for $4 for adults and $3 for a fat suit lor "America's Sweethearts." What's even more unbelievable The movie gives audiences a first-hand look al the media circus children or $5 and $4 respectively at the gate. Chances on than Roberts in her plus-60-pounds scenes is that the Oscar-winning known as the press junkei. (Even moviegoers who aren't versed in either $500 or a roping saddle will be sold both nights of the actor turned down the lead in the film to play a supporting role. the show-biz shop talk will enjoy the hilarious caricatures ol rodeo and drawn Saturday night. For additional information. In "Notting Hill." Roberts was the unattainable starlet, the woman Tinseltown). contact Stanley Hopkins at 367-9946. whom everyone admired. In "America's Sweethearts," Catherine Zeta- When an over-the-top publicist (Crystal) needs lo stall the national Jones is the nation's darling. Gwen Harrison. John Cusack plays her press screening of the latest Eddie and Gwenflick, as a diversion longtime on-screen and offscreen partner, Eddie Thomas. And Roberts he convinces the media hordes that the once hot Hollywood item is is Kiki. Gwen's loyal and servile personal assistant. in the process of reconciliation. It's a tabloid journalist's dream come true when Gwen and Eddie Crystal plays a greasy city slicker who checked his soul at the call it quits in complete Hollywood fashion. door of his public relations firm. His groveling intern (Seth Green). She dumps him for Hector, the Latin lover (played by Hank Azaria) can only hope to become half the deceptive spin master that his and with a broken heart, Eddie checks into a spiritual wellness center mentor is. to treat his raging depression and jealousy. fBut ihev re still very close. Standing apart from the media circus o\ the movie is Kiki and the OSF says the quotable couple.) killer scene-ste.iling Roberts smile. Written by Billy Crystal and his "Analyze This" partner Peter Tolan. Christopher Walken easil) slips into the unpredictable Hal - a Othello the film is a laughable love story - think sentimentality of "When director who's a few frames short of a reel. Harry Met Sally" fused with the dysfunctional Hollywood cynicism Zeta-Jones pulls out all the stops for her ego-crazed diva character ... a poetic tragedy of "Slate and Main" — that reminds audiences w h\ romantic comedies and Cusack is a funny man even in Eddie's scenes of desperate July 13 & 20 at »S p.m. are meant to be predictable. hopelessness. As soon as the characters are introduced, it is clear that Kiki is not "America's Sweethearts" may be a predictable romp through the going to spend the entire movie loveless and lonely. This underdog tips and downs of love, but it takes on new relevance by placing it Jul) 22 at 2 p.m. will have her day, and before you know it. Gwen is playing second m the context of the biggest carnival ride of them all - the media. Montgomery Auditorium Pirates of Penzance CD Review ... a swash-buckling musical July 14. 19. 25 at X p.m.

July 15 at 2 p.m. Cake goes the distance while improving sound Montgomery Auditorium , n/l-»rw \A/illi^rr»e» By Mary Williams back into playing for large audiences. The Nerd Daily Bruin lo this theory. The group will be playing a lew small shows in the Instead, singer/songw ritcr John McCrea, guitarist Xan Sacramento and Los Angeles areas, for crowds of ... a dinner theatre (U-WIRE) LOS ANGELES - Cake doesn't seem to McCurdy, bassisl Gabriel Nelson and DiFiore. took their around 100 people, before starling their nationwide tour. be in any rush. For two years, the band time creating the band's fourlh . "The smaller venues are kind of like training wheels Julv 7, //. 18, & 24 at 6:30 pm. has managed to ignore the lure of the spotlight and the "There is onlv so much space you have lo make some before we get to the big bike that is our regular touring." demand for a new album. coherent music, and we're just trying to be really careful Visual and Performing Arts Center] DiFiore said. Instead of touring, the group has worked methodically about thai space. There is nothing on a record lhat is After two years of playing onlv m studios, the band is for a better guitarriff o r keyboard sound, according to wasteful, lis a verv economical approach and a concerned about losing cohesiveness if they jump into I Do! I Do! the group's trumpet player, Vincent DiFiore, a UCLA resourceful approach." DiFiore said. shows at bigger venues, according to DiFiore. psychology student who graduated in '86. "We neverrested. Eve n though we haven't played a "If all of a sudden you throw your music into a big ... a eharming love story "It's not just the first thing that comes lo us when we show in two v ears, w e'v e been working," he continued. venue you can kind of lose control of it. and ihe band July 12. 21. & 23 at X p.m. write ihe song," said DiFiore in a phone interview from The new album will not he released until July 24. but can lose its groove." he said. "So we're sort of taking the backyard of his Sacramento home. "We have to go ihe radio hit "Short Skirt. Long Jacket" is ninlh on the some smaller steps up to ihe bigger stages because we July